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  "summary_extended": "The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) sought prosecution against one more individual involved in espionage for Russia through the 'Baltic antifascists' criminal group on October 16, 2023. The accused allegedly provided Russian intelligence with data on NATO military movements and locations in Latvia. The person also gathered information on Latvia’s planned military procurements, contributing to Russian efforts to undermine Latvian and NATO defense capabilities. This case was legally separated from the main Baltic antifascists investigation on March 29, 2023, filed under Article 85 of the Latvian Criminal Law concerning espionage. The VDD has continually targeted activities threatening Latvian state security and NATO interests.",
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  "url": "https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/crime/20.10.2023-another-accused-in-baltic-antifascists-case.a528575",
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  "summary_short": "On October 16, 2023, Latvian State Security Service pushed to prosecute another person accused of spying for Russia in the Baltic antifascists espionage case.",
  "summary_extended": "The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) sought prosecution against one more individual involved in espionage for Russia through the 'Baltic antifascists' criminal group on October 16, 2023. The accused allegedly provided Russian intelligence with data on NATO military movements and locations in Latvia. The person also gathered information on Latvia’s planned military procurements, contributing to Russian efforts to undermine Latvian and NATO defense capabilities. This case was legally separated from the main Baltic antifascists investigation on March 29, 2023, filed under Article 85 of the Latvian Criminal Law concerning espionage. The VDD has continually targeted activities threatening Latvian state security and NATO interests.",
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